[ODFW-News] Trout to be stocked for Klamath Falls-area youth fishing event

[ODFW News]

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 	
Contact: 	Anne Pressentin Young (503) 947-6020	
Internet: www.dfw.state.or.us  Fax: (503) 947-6009
	

For Immediate Release	Friday, April 23, 2004

Trout to be stocked for Klamath Falls-area youth fishing event

LAKE OF THE WOODS - Young people interested in learning how to fish can
find a great fishing opportunity Saturday, May 29, and Friday, June 11,
at Lake of the Woods in Klamath County. 

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking more than 1,000
rainbow trout for two events as part of the new Youth Angling
Enhancement Program. 

The program was made possible through a $50,000 appropriation from the
Oregon Legislature and a partnership with the Oregon Wildlife Heritage
Foundation, which has pledged an additional $50,000 and is working with
ODFW to develop and promote youth fishing opportunities throughout the
state.

"This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to the fun of
fishing and encourage participation in outdoor recreation activities,"
said ODFW Director Lindsay Ball. "A lot of credit goes to the Oregon
Wildlife Heritage Foundation for all their hard work and financial
contributions to help make this event possible."

Under Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, anglers under the age of 13 can
fish for free. A juvenile license is required for anglers 14-17 years of
age. All other anglers must have an Oregon adult fishing license. All
fishing regulations continue to apply.

"This is being done for kids, so while the standard fishing
regulations will apply, we would like to ask adults to leave the fishing
to the next generation for a few days," said Dan Van Dyke, ODFW
biologist.  

Lake of the Woods is located approximately 45 miles west of Klamath
Falls and 45 miles east of Medford on Highway 140. 

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Information and Education Division
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
(503) 947-6002